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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.99, 793.66 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.99, 793.66 and 321.64 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.99 : 793.66 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.99/793.66 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.99x = 793.66 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.99x = 255,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,272.80/529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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